Beam Me Up, Potty: Sea’s Space-Age Restrooms

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In space, no one can hear you pee.Photo: Daniel MaurerWelcome to the Restroom Report, inspired by the city’s most curious lavatories. When nature calls, we takenotes.

The suspended pod seats in the lounge of Williamsburg’s perennial Thai-eatery-cum-time-machine aren’t the only nods to the future. In the co-ed bathroom, we encountered stalls that resemble VIP cryogenic tubes — complete with personal speakers and video monitors.

Cons: The faucets on the common-area sink are tricky, and the push-down soap dispenser requires too much pressure when it’s running low. Since the mirrors are located in the common area, doing your "gettin’ some tonight" dance is out of thequestion.